National Geographic didn't lie to me, the last secret place in Jiangnan is so beautiful

When it comes to Zhejiang Lishui, everyone might think of the location of the ancient sword legend Xian Du, but there is actually a place you must not miss - Songyang. Songyang won the title of "China's Natural Oxygen Bar" in 2019, was highly recommended by Lonely Planet, and was rated by National Geographic as "the last secret place in Jiangnan". ✅ Must-visit spots in Songyang 1️⃣ Songzhuang Village - An ancient village over 600 years old, located by the mountain and water, a location for National Geographic magazine, attracting countless people. The bamboo forest is dense, and the stream flows through the village, as if you are in a paradise, very suitable for deep travel! 🌳💧 2️⃣ Songyang Old Street 'Ming and Qing Ancient Street' - The old street has a history of more than 1800 years and retains many ancient buildings. There is not much commercialization, the atmosphere of the market life is very strong, basically, the original residents live here. Blacksmithing, cotton popping, weighing, tailoring, hairdressing, laundry, drying clothes... it can be described as a real version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'. 🏘️🍃 3️⃣ Yangjiatang Village - A typical terraced ancient village, because the yellow walls shine golden in the sun, it is called the 'Golden Potala Palace'. There are bamboo forests, tea gardens, ancestral halls inside, and the scene of smoke rising from every household when night falls is particularly stunning! 🌟🏞️ 4️⃣ Chenjiapu Village - Backed by cliffs and surrounded by mountains, it is a representative of cliff villages. The 'China's Most Beautiful Rural Bookstore' Pioneer Bookstore is also here. Reading quietly in the bookstore on the cliff, dazing, away from the world, is also very beautiful~ By the way, the crew of 'Golden Years' also finished shooting here🌝📚 5️⃣ Pingtian Village - There are more than 200 days a year where you can feel the fairyland of clouds and mist, and it has the reputation of 'Pingtian above the clouds'. The earthy yellow houses, century-old trees standing on the cliff, full of life, very close to Chenjiapu Village. ☁️🌾 6️⃣ Huang's Mansion - The house where the richest man in Songyang lived during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. It took three generations fifty years to build, and the wood carving is very exquisite! It is recommended to rent an explanation when you come to play. 🏰✨ ✅ Accommodation in Songyang Songyang Yunli Tingwa Homestay - A homestay in the deep mountains, you can see the cloud-filled valley, and you can see the stars at night, very suitable for a vacation to absorb oxygen~🏡🌌 Yunxi MO+ - Located in Chenjiapu Village, overlooking the entire valley, you can walk to the mountaintop cafe, and there is also a cute little bear swimming pool. 🏞️🐻 ✅ Delicious food in Songyang 1️⃣ Baixian Noodle House - The noodle house that has been on CCTV, made with a clay stove, the fried egg has pickled vegetables, and the hand-rolled noodles taste very good. 🍜😋 2️⃣ Xu's Salted Chicken - The local signature dish, there are two types of white chicken and black chicken, which can be vacuum express delivery. 🐔📦 3️⃣ Songyang specialty snacks: tofu, yellow rice cake, white old wine, Qingming fruit, wheat bean rice, longevity black rice, gray juice paste, eight treasure lamp dish, sand grind, Songyang sugar cake, fairy grass tofu, you can buy and taste when you see it on the street. 🍽️🍡 ✅ Travel tips ① Many ancient villages in Songyang are located in the deep mountains, self-driving or chartering ② The ancient villages are all free to visit, no tickets needed.